January 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, the researchers found that Astragalus sinicus extracts improved wound healing, reduced oxidative stress, and activated crucial signaling pathways in dermal papilla cells damaged by dihydrotestosterone, suggesting it may be a promising ingredient for hair loss treatment.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” November 2008 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This editorial note honors the contributions of hair restoration pioneer Dr. Bluford (Blu) Stough and provides no new research findings.
This review discusses recent advances in polydopamine-based biomaterials and their growing potential in personalized medicine, but reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight both opportunities and challenges for future applications.
45 citations
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November 2017 in “Biomaterials” This study demonstrated a method for large-scale preparation of self-sorted hair follicle germs in vitro, which successfully generated hair follicles when transplanted into the skin of nude mice.
December 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” May 2026 in “European Cells and Materials” In this study, researchers developed a novel delivery system using hyaluronic acid gels to encapsulate Huperzine A for Alzheimer's treatment, achieving extended release over 20 days and significantly improving pathology and behavior in mice, including enhanced memory and reduced neuroinflammation.
16 citations
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November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” This study found that in a rat model, 14,15-EET may alleviate central poststroke pain by enhancing thalamic inhibition through neurosteroid signaling, potentially outperforming gabapentin in early-stage treatment.
January 2008 in “xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference” 10 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatitis” This study identifies important differences in allergens found in hair products marketed for ethnic hair compared to nonethnic hair, with fragrances being the most common allergen in ethnic products.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 18 citations
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” In this study, FITC-labeled BSA nanocarriers delivered a model drug deeper into porcine ear skin hair follicles than the carriers themselves, as shown by confocal microscopy.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that although saw palmetto extract is marketed as a natural alternative for hair loss and prostate health, its unregulated status may pose safety and efficacy risks to consumers.
January 2026 in “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” This study found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum hydrodistillate and Damulin B exert significant anti-photoaging effects in UVB-irradiated models by reducing oxidative stress, improving ECM integrity, and enhancing skin hydration and elasticity.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” In this study, researchers developed a biopolymer-based dual-layer wound dressing that significantly improved healing outcomes in a 14-day rat model, reporting 94% wound closure by day 15 and enhanced tissue regeneration, swelling properties, and cell viability.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional content advises against specific hair restoration methods near Shelton City, Connecticut, and provides no research findings or clinical results.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” April 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” This study found that adjusting the polymer gel composition can create a more consistent release profile of finasteride with reduced initial burst release, enhancing patient compliance through in situ polymer precipitation.
20 citations
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January 2002 in “Lexington Books” This article reviews the clinical aspects and treatment options for alopecia areata but does not present any new research findings or results.
February 2024 in “Animals” This study found that supplementing pregnant Hanshan white cashmere goats' diets with selenium yeast led to higher birth weights, improved cashmere quality and yield, and enhanced hair follicle development in their offspring, possibly through increased antioxidant capacity.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional text about hair transplantation services in Thailand provides no new research findings or clinical results.
June 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that a green tea extract gel was stable across various temperatures, did not cause eye irritation, and significantly increased eyelash growth compared to a placebo after two months of use in human volunteers.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study explored the effects of USPlus® DERM, a bioactive fatty acid extract from Serenoa repens, in promoting hair growth and enhancing hair follicle stem cell stemness in an ex vivo setting, showing potential for both 5‐α reductase-dependent and independent hair loss treatments.
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August 2023 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study developed granular hydrogels with reversible interparticle cross-linking, finding they offer high mechanical stability and enhance cell recruitment, making them promising for injectable and 3D printable scaffolds in tissue engineering and therapeutic delivery.
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April 2022 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that the hydrophilic PTK-UR foam with EG7 repeats significantly improved wound healing in porcine skin wounds compared to other scaffolds, suggesting potential for synthetic biomaterial applications.
In a rodent study, a flexible, self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator wound patch combining electrostimulation and photothermal effects was found to efficiently accelerate wound healing and hair follicle regeneration.
January 2025 in “Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited eBooks”
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that using a standardized protocol with microspheres of approximately 1.5 micrometers enhances penetration into hair follicles, particularly when skin is treated with cyanoacrylate skin surface stripping.
March 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by combining antibacterial, antioxidant, and immune-boosting effects.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this clinical trial, oral consumption of a persimmon leaf extract-containing complex significantly increased hair density and thickness over 24 weeks compared to a placebo, although improvements in hair gloss were not statistically significant.